Brett Sculthorp is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma and emotional distress. He recognizes that many who seek therapy are often grappling with natural defense mechanisms that arise from shock and developmental trauma, including attachment wounds. Brett’s therapeutic approach emphasizes understanding and acceptance of these defense mechanisms, allowing clients to enhance their capacity for self-regulation, co-regulation, and a positive self-concept. With a profound interest in supporting those who have experienced trauma, he prioritizes uncovering causal factors while fostering a sense of grounding in the present and hope for the future. Brett adopts a holistic perspective, aiming to guide individuals toward a thriving existence by facilitating harmony between their physical, mental, and spiritual selves. He believes that all human systems inherently strive for restoration and that optimizing this balance is key to recovery. His therapeutic practice is centered around three primary foci: actualization for the future, skill building for the present, and healing from the past. Brett is well-trained in various therapeutic modalities, including the Safe and Sound Protocol, Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Brainspotting. His education and interests also extend to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Yoga, encompassing aspects of Meditation/Spirituality, Postures, Ethics, and Diet.